Le Batard & Friends Network
Episodes
NPDS - Former Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest joins! I give my September predictions for MLB! (Episode 1347 Hour 2)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Larry Beinfest on with us today! Former president of baseball operations for the Marlins. He won a World Series with us in 2003 as the gen...
NPDS - Bill Belichick welcomed to CFB in worst way possible! Arch Manning critics are LOUD! More on the Cowboys and Parsons fallout (Episode 1347 Hour 1)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ichiro’ as in Suzuki as in Japan. Let me tell you about my weekend. It was a fun one! I went to Japan for 48 hours. ...
NPDS - COCA FRIDAY: Parsons traded to Packers! Cutting a player! Arch Manning debut! MLB teams relying on rookies! (Episode 1346 Hour 2)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca It’s Coca Friday people! He joins the show to talk the Micah Parsons trade, what cutting a player is lik...
NPDS - Jerry Jones makes Jerry Jones trade Micah Parsons! Are Red Sox fans ready to apologize to Craig Breslow? (Episode 1346 Hour 1)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘flabbergasted’ as in Jerry Jones as in Micah Parsons as in Dallas Cowboys as in the Green Bay Packers. Micah Parsons...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Forty Three: How much shrimp is too much?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony deep dives what makes up the Billy Gil food pyramid before sharing how he was able to convince his mother to get him an Ipod Nano when he was you...
NPDS - Mike Hampton joins on his long MLB career, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and more! (Episode 1345 Hour 2)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legend Mike Hampton joins the show today! He talks us through what happened back in 2003, Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, and much more! (30:00) The M...
NPDS - Minneapolis school shooting: when does it end? When does change happen? ... and sports talk (Episode 1345 Hour 1)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no word of the day today. What happened in Minnesota yesterday is a disgrace. It was a failure to those children. To the children before. The...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Blue Jay media rights! MLB negotiations! Jordan v. NASCAR! (Episode 1344 Hour 2)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leave a voicemail for us at 631-377-4869! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! We start things off with the Toronto Blue Jays and how an in...
NPDS - 2026 MLB schedule release: 25th anniversary of 9/11, Athletics in Vegas, Rays back at the Trop? (Episode 1344 Hour 1)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘dress’ as in Taylor Swift as in Travis Kelce as in engagement as in MLB as in schedule release! The 2026 MLB schedul...
NPDS - Adnan Virk joins the show on his new book and baseball! Ohio State bans Dave Portnoy!? (Episode 1343 Hour 2)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can buy a copy of Adnan Virk's new book here: https://store.mangopublishinggroup.com/products/cinephile-essays-interviews-and-tales-from-the-red-...
NPDS - AL MVP: Cal Raleigh or Aaron Judge!? Yankees done defending Volpe? Bengals give Hendrickson a raise! (Episode 1343 Hour 1)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘two’ as in Cal Raleigh as in Mickey Mantle as in history as in home run race as in MVP race. Raleigh became the firs...
The Legend of The Paul Finebaum Show (PTFO Vault)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
His callers are a portal to the college-football universe — and the American South today. As Finebaum himself says, "We found this audience before D...
NPDS - COCA FRIDAY! How to make the best MLB realignment work! Benches clearing "brawls", Top Sports Movies of All Time! (Episode 1342 Hour 2)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Coca Friday, party people! Today we kick things off with realignment in baseball! How is it going to work so it's not just lopsided divis...
NPDS - Future of MLB looks like ESPN, NBC, and Netflix!? Could there be more!? Jerry Jones media tour against Parsons continues! (Episode 1342 Hour 1)
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘reconcile’ as in ESPN as in MLB as in broadcast as in baseball as in DTC. What am I talking about? ESPN and MLB are ...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Forty Two: Food Influencer Roy
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan has pushed the Mystery Crate crew to Studio B on late notice and Mike Fuentes is annoyed. Billy wants to be Roy's neighbor, Jessica tries to find ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Quarterback Camelot, with Seth Wickersham
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No job in America is more scrutinized, except for (maybe) the presidency. And yet no job is more misunderstood — even by the stars who mastered it. ...
NPDS - Mina Kimes joins on Daniel Jones v. Anthony Richardson, Jags v. Dolphins, and more! (Episode 1341 Hour 2)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mina Kimes joins the show! She’s here to talk all things football with us! Was Daniel Jones the right choice for the Colts? Is Anthony Richardson’...
NPDS - Ohtani rocked by Rockies! Pirates calling up top pitching prospect in baseball for bullpen role!? (Episode 1341 Hour 1)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘dominance’ as in Shohei Ohtani as in the Dodgers as in the Rockies? What? That’s right the Rockies rocked Ohtani i...
The Nerd Who Knew Too Much
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He was the Bill James of basketball. A cocky forefather of sports analytics who saw numbers as colors. Whose book, "Basketball Heaven," helped usher i...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Signing non-super stars, Packers season tickets, MLB Nashville push! (Episode 1340 Hour 2)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want to ask Samson (!) a question It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! How do you start talking extensions w...
NPDS - Yankees NEED Judge and Stanton in the lineup! How do they make it work? A SUPER BOWL IN LONDON!? (Episode 1340 Hour 1)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘DH’ as in designated hitter as in Aaron Judge as in Giancarlo Stanton as in the Yankees as in home runs as in Aaron ...
NPDS - John Calipari joins on transfer rules, NIL, Super Leagues, tampering, March Madness expansion and more! (Episode 1339 Hour 2)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Calipari joins us this morning! And he tells it like it is on transfers, NIL, expansion, and more! (30:00) The Big Ten wants 28 teams in the Coll...
NPDS - Kyle Tucker getting time off to reset during Brewers series!? AL West hits road block! Is Vladdy Jr hurt!? (Episode 1339)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘rebound’ as in the Brewers as in the Cubs as in new streak as in NL Central as in Kyle Tucker. Milwaukee won Game 1 ...
PTFO - Peak Humanity: Why Darren Aronofsky's Heroes Don't Wear Capes
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He is one of the most disturbing and unapologetic filmmakers in Hollywood, from creating "Requiem for a Dream" to choosing conquistador sci-fi over Ba...
NPDS - MLB radical realignment through expansion!? Let me explain what Rob Manfred was saying! (Episode 1338 Hour 2)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Manfred spoke last night during the Little League Classic about expansion and geographical realignment. This has been talked about for over a deca...
NPDS - Brewers streak ends at 14 wins! Kyle Tucker booed at home! Wheeler done for season? Trouble in Arizona! (Episode 1338 Hour 1)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘busted’ as in the Milwaukee Brewers as in 14 wins as in the NL Central as in best in baseball. The streak is finally...
NPDS - COCA FRIDAY: MLB collusion, Mets STINK, why does the South only have the Braves?, and more! (Episode 1337 Hour 2)
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Coca Friday people! We talk Andrew Dawson. Collusion, how bad the Mets are, why the South only has the Braves, movies, and more! You can yell...
NPDS - MLB media rights update and NBA schedule means: Get ready to pay for more streaming services! (Episode 1337 Hour 1)
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘cable’ as in cable TV as in streamers as in MLB as in NBA as in NBC as in Peacock as in Netflix as in Apple as in ES...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Forty One: Goodbye, AOL
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fuentes is fed up with the shipping container as no one seems to want to stick to a schedule. Once he gets over his tantrum, they discuss the PR ...
The Journalist vs. The Interviewer, with Adam Friedland
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The host of “The Adam Friedland Show” is here to come out of the closet as the secret inspiration for one of PTFO’s most controversial episodes....
NPDS - The Mets blew another lead! Baseball Hall of Fame legend Andre Dawson joins to discuss why he resigned from the Hall and collusion! (Episode 1336 Hour 2)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mets cannot win. The Mets cannot pitch. The Mets score runs and then blow leads. The Mets are now 5 games back of the Phillies. The Mets now hold ...
NPDS - Sorry Minnesota, the Twins are NOT for sale! The Trail Blazers are though! FREE BURGERS IN MILWAUKEE! (Episode 1336 Hour 1)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘passion’ as in the Minnesota Twins as in MLB as in baseball as in played. That’s how Twins fans feel today. The Po...
PTFO Exclusive: The NFL Union Elected a New Leader. We Investigated the Hollywood Cover-Up They Ignored.
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA’s election of a new executive director, David White, ...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Oakland expansion? Ownership cliques! Sports bubble bursting? (Episode 1335 Hour 2)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call us at 631-377-4869 if you want your question to make the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a pe...
NPDS - Wild Wild West: Dodgers, Padres tied in NL! Astros, Mariners tied in AL! (Episode 1335 Hour 1)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Desperado’ as in the Dodgers as in the Padres as in the Astros as in the Mariners. Let’s start with the NL West. F...
NPDS - Tiki Barber joins to talk New York Giants football! More on the UFC/Paramount deal, and government role in ending blackouts (Episode 1334 Hour 2)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tiki Barber is with us today! Let’s talk about the Giants! Can they make it back to the postseason? Is Russell Wilson the guy? How is Malik Naber’...
NPDS - Yankees continue to own Twins! Ohtani wrapped up in new lawsuit! VERY IMPORTANT story for all parents to hear! (Episode 1334 Hour 1)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘inescapable’ as in the Yankees as in the Twins as in dominated. How do the Yankees just keep doing it against Minnes...
Share & Hamburger & Tell with Michael Cruz Kayne and Katie Nolan
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In another edition of Share & Tell, Pablo, Katie Nolan, and Michael Cruz Kayne dissect an evening they spent together; the secrets of taping comedy sp...
NPDS - What's colder than being cold? The New York Mets! Brewers stay hot, hot, hot! Breaking UFC news! (Episode 1333 Hour 2)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Mets have some problems. Well, a lot of problems. They can’t hit. They can’t pitch. They can’t hold onto leads. It is all bad. Wher...
NPDS - It's Coca Friday! Texas Tech spending spree! College media rights! MLB Salary Cap Dream Teams! (Episode 1332 Hour 2)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do people even read these descriptions? I'm going to say most people don't. But if by chance you do read these captions... the first person to DM me o...
NPDS - The Yankees fall continues as Aaron Boone ejections mount up! Shedeur Sanders impressive debut! (Episode 1333 Hour 1)
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘ejected’ as in Aaron Boone as in the Yankees as in losers as in bad as in baseball. It’s been a mess. Aaron Boone ...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Forty: Friends with Coworkers
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fuentes wants to be friends with all his coworkers. This is something that is 100% normal and expected. Shockingly, Billy doesn't agree. Later, T...
NPDS - Mike Ryan Ruiz joins on Inter Miami, Messi, and expectations for the Miami Hurricanes! (Episode 1331 Hour 2)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Ryan Ruiz is here! We talk Messi, Inter Miami, and the Miami Hurricanes! When you have an expert you let him speak! (29:00) Smelling salts are no...
NPDS - The New York Mets can't hit for ****! Red Sox lock up young core! Shoutout to Nathan Eovaldi! (Episode 1331 Hour 1)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Siberia’ as in the Mets as in hitting as in terrible as in Soto as in Lindor as in Alonso. What happened to the Mets...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! A message from my Mom!? Why are there no transfer fees in MLB!? (Episode 1330 Hour 2)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leave us a voicemail at 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s start things off with a message from my Mom!? She asked a...
NPDS - ESPN, NFL announce deal! Plus WWE is headed to ESPN! Here's what you can expect as fan! (Episode 1330 Hour 1)
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘equity’ as in ESPN as in the NFL as in billions as in Red Zone as in Roger Goodell as in Bob Iger as in journalism! ...
NPDS - Jonathan Zaslow joins the show! Is Mike McDaniel on the hotseat? March Madness expansion talks are not dead yet! (Episode 1329 Hour 2)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Zaslow joins us! It’s his debut! Let’s go! (29:30) Donald Trump came out and said that Saquon Barkley would be part of the council for fi...
NPDS - Yankees and Mets continue to crumble! Can MLB make stars in small markets? (Episode 1329 Hour 1)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘crumble’ as in not the cookie as in the Yankees as in the Mets as in playoff races as in falling apart. Let’s star...
NPDS - Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones standoff! What the NFL/ESPN deal could mean! WNBA team on the move? (Episode 1328 Hour 2)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are in a standoff. Jerry Jones looked at Parsons’ trade request and laughed. Jones looked at the fans and laugh...
NPDS - Back in Miami to attend a Marlins game! Yankees reach "gut-check time!" Astros/Red Sox sign-stealing scuffle! (Episode 1328 Hour 1)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘reunion’ as in back in Miami for the first time to see a Marlins game! What a strange feeling being back. What a gre...
NPDS - It's Coca Friday! MLB Trade Deadline! ABS and NFL Hawkeye! More baseball! More fun! (Episode 1327 Hour 2)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
And now it's time for Coca Friday! We chat about MLB Trade Deadline! ABS! Replay! A lot of baseball talk! You can follow me on Twitter @matthewcoca ...
NPDS - MLB Trade Deadline Recap! Padres and Astros BUY! Twins sell it all! Front Office Roundup! (Episode 1327 Hour 1)
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘whirlwind’ as in so many trades as in deadline as in mayhem as in Padres as in Astros as in buyer as in sellers! Wha...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Nine: I'll ask Gemini.
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Fuentes recounts his days as a 19 year old movie theater manager drunk with power. Later, Izzy debuts a new game of "Are you ok?" with the group,...
The Sporting Class: Cooperstown Prom Kings, WNBA Protests & What Owners Want
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our semi-regular roundtable on sports business reconvenes for expertise from the boardroom: David Samson takes Pablo behind the scenes of Ichiro's vir...
NPDS - Bob Costas joins on Hall of Fame, Ryne Sandberg, and more! Shannon Sharpe fired by ESPN! Scherzer want Manfred meeting! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The great, the legendary, the broadcast God, Bob Costas joins us! We talk hall of fame, we talk Ryne Sandberg, we talk hall of fame voting, we talk th...
PTFO Exclusive: We Followed the Money in the NFL Union Scandal. So Did the FBI.
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the NFL returns, Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio are back with more secret documents, a federal investigation, new government names, bill...
NPDS - MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Suarez returns to Mariners! Mets and Phillies bullpen arms race! Yankees win, but ugly! (Episode 1326 Hour 1)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘arms race’ as in trades as in flurry as in Mets as in Phillies as in Mariners as in buyers as in sellers! Let’s st...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Fatherhood, Yankees v. Red Sox, MLB RedZone? (Episode 1325 Hour 2)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to leave a voice: 631-377-4869 It’s another So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let’s go! First up is about Tom Brady and his co...
NPDS - MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Marlins hold the two biggest keys! What will Giants and Twins do? Acuna hurt again! (Episode 1325 Hour 1)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘Fleetwood Mac’ as in rumors as in trade deadline as in the Miami Marlins as in sellers as in buyers! The Marlins hav...
NPDS - Tom Bogert joins on Thomas Muller, Messi, MLS, and more! NFL fining players for tickets! NFLPA in more trouble! (Episode 1324 Hour 2)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks h...
NPDS - Mass shooting in NYC; Honoring the life of Ryne Sandberg; Bryce Harper & Rob Manfred get into heated exchange! (Episode 1324 Hour 1)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sadness’ as in just a terrible morning for so many of us. Ryne Sandberg died last night after a long battle with can...
PTFO - The Billionaire, the Billboards and the Star of the Worst Ad in Sports History (PTFO Vault)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The viral commercial has a mysteriously simple message: sportsmanship. The child actor has gotten dunked on by NBA Twitter for more than a decade. Cor...
PTFO - Behind the Scenes of the Yankee Wife-Swap Scandal (PTFO Vault)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long before the viral Coldplay concert, there was another — and even wilder — affair caught on camera. Two pitchers for the Yankees agreed to the ...
NPDS - Can the Yankees overcome Aaron Judge's injury? Astros IL looks like an All-Star team! Royal extend Seth Lugo!? (Episode 1323 Hour 2)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Judge is hurt. Horrible. Having one of the best offensive seasons we’ve ever seen, and now a flexor strain and straight to the IL. (15:30) The...
NPDS - My weekend in Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame inductions! Yes, Ichiro did shout me out... kinda! (Episode 1323 Hour 1)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘surreal’ as in what a weekend as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro Suzuki as in CC Sabathia as in Billy Wagner as in Dave...
NPDS - COCA FRIDAY: David's terrible lists! Are sports curses real? ESPN/NFL new deal! MLS calendar change? (Episode 1322 Hour 2)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another Coca Friday! It has yet to crack the Top 100 Podcasts of All Time list, but I'm sure we were 101! As always (IF YOU'RE EV...
NPDS - It's Baseball Hall of Fame weekend! Commanders stadium update! Will Austin, Texas get an MLB team!? (Episode 1322 Hour 1)
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘induction’ as in Hall of Fame as in Ichiro as in CC as in the best of the best as in Cooperstown! The weekend is fin...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Eight: Senior Pranks
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Mystery Crate, the show travels back to their senior high school days to discuss the times they did, or did not, skip class and wha...
NPDS - MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Jim Bowden joins with some insider talk! Are the Diamondbacks and Twins the biggest sellers!? (Episode 1321 Hour 2)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Bowden joins us today! He’s an MLB Insider for CBS Sports, The Athletic, and you can hear him on SiriusXM. Let’s get into the trade deadline. ...
NPDS - Aaron Boone ejected as Yankees lose in another ERROR-FEST! MLBPA has problems with ABS already? Ohtani's greatness continues! (Episode 1321 Hour 1)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘defensive’ as in the Yankees as in Aaron Boone as in ejected as in the Blue Jays as in errors. The Yankees defense h...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Forcing owners to sell! Taxes for athletes! WNBA leverage? (Episode 1320 Hour 2)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leave your message at 631-377-4869 for a chance to make it onto the show! It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! First up, someone asked me a...
NPDS - Rafael Devers makes first base debut! Yankees defend struggling Volpe! LA Times going public??? (Episode 1320 Hour 1)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘crazy train’ as in Ozzy Osbourne as in The Prince of Darkness as in Parkinson's as in the MLB season. Let’s start ...
NPDS - Evan Drellich joins to discuss the MLB CBA, a new MLB leadership tactic, and a salary cap! More NFL updates! (Episode 1319 Hour 2)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Drellich joins the show! He’s a senior writer for The Athletic and an author! HE covered some tactics that MLB has taken this year with the CBA...
NPDS - Jerry Jones simply CANNOT help being Jerry Jones! Micah Parson has to be thrilled! Are the Bengals in the same spot? (Episode 1319 Hour 1)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘manna’ as in Jerry Jones as in the Dallas Cowboys as in training camp as in FOOTBALL! Jerry Jones is back and he bro...
PTFO - The Billionaire, the Billboards and the Star of the Worst Ad in Sports History (PTFO Vault)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The viral commercial has a mysteriously simple message: sportsmanship. The child actor has gotten dunked on by NBA Twitter for more than a decade. Cor...
NPDS - Trump threatens Commanders stadium deal over name change! WNBA players take a stand at All-Star weekend. Will it work? (Episode 1318 Hour 2)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has taken aim a the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians. He wants the name changed back. He has threatened the Commanders s...
NPDS - MLB Weekend Roundup: Brewers are streaking, Dodgers are struggling! Another NFLPA member gets PTFO'd! (Episode 1318 Hour 1)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘sabotage’ as in Dodgers as in Brewers as in Dave Roberts as in down bad. The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the M...
NPDS - It's Coca Friday! COLDPLAY! More NFLPA talk! Barstool to Fox Sports! Saving the HR Derby! And The Darwin Meter! (Episode 1317 Hour 2)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can yell at Coca on Twitter @matthewcoca It's another Coca Friday! Time to party! Maybe we turn on a little Coldplay and snuggle up on the jumbot...
NPDS - Lloyd Howell has been PTFO'd! NFLPA needs a new leader! Baseball is back! Caitlin Clark is out! (Episode 1317)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘distraction’ as in Lloyd Howell as in the NFLPA as in Pablo Torre as in Mike Florio as in found out. What a night. I...
NPDS - Brian Campbell joins the show to talk UFC at the White House, Saudi Arabia taking over the boxing world, and more! (Episode 1316)
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got Brian Campbell with us today! He’s an MMA expert and Boxing expert and all around good guy! UFC at the White House? Saudi’s boxing tak...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Seven: '"JAWS" at 50
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Spielberg's "JAWS" turns 50 years old and Chris Cote has a confession about the classic film. Later, Billy joins the show while Chris and Jerem...
PTFO - Share & Pardon & Tell with Michael Wilbon and Dan Le Batard
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can rockstar sportswriters be friends with superstar athletes? How do you measure a good episode of sports TV? And what's so great about being an old ...
PTFO Exclusive: We Sparked an NFL Union Crisis. Here's the Sequel.
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you thought Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio set the NFL world on fire last month, wait until you get a load of the "diabolical genius" be...
NPDS - So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Angels draft strategy! "Best" sports union! Your questions answered!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Call us and leave your question: 631-377-4869 It’s So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Someone asked me three questions in one! What is the Ang...
NPDS - MLB All-Star Game was a HOME RUN! INCREDIBLE! Tony Clark FIRES back at Rob Manfred! (Episode 1315 Hour 1)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘electric’ as in All-Star Game as in swing-off as in MLB as in getting right! What a night for MLB! What a moment! Wo...
NPDS - Former NASA astronaut Terry Virts joins to discuss his campaign for Senate and more! (Episode 1314 Hour 2)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Virts has joined us today! The former F16 fighter pilot, and NASA astronaut, is running for the Senate in Texas! (27:30) Let’s discuss ICE and...
NPDS - Home Run Derby robbery! From Raleigh to Rooker to Caminero to the fans! All-Star Game preview! (Episode 1314 Hour 1)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘robbery’ as in Home Run Derby as in Big Dumper as in Cal Raleigh as in Brent Rooker as in Junior Cameniro. What a a ...
NPDS - Home Run Derby picks! NFLPA still has a major problem! MLB Draft GRADES! ... JK (Episode 1313 Hour 2)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Home Run Derby is tonight! Who’s excited!? We’ve got some big bats going. (11:00) What is going on with the NFLPA is something we haven’t se...
NPDS - MLB All-Star break: Raleigh and Judge headline monster season! What about those Red Sox! Phillies mad at The Miz! (Episode 1313 Hour 1)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s word of the day is ‘break’ as in All-Star break as in baseball as in Home Run Derby as in All-Star Game as in the first half is here. Wh...
Moose, the Money and a Garbage-Time God: A PTFO Investigation
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a seemingly random super-fan on NBA Twitter know about a federal gambling investigation... before the NBA did? And how does he connect to Carm...
NPDS - It's Coca Friday! Weather apps are useless! MLB's plan to own July 4! College is too expensive! (Episode 1312 Hour 2)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Coca Day! We talk weather apps and Prime Day and July 4 baseball and MVP races and Juan Soto and Apple and colleges! Another fun Friday with Co...
NPDS - Thunder lock Big 3 up for $822 million! Insane! Orioles owner speaks! NFLPA changes are coming ASAP (Episode 1312 Hour 1)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/auction-lunch-with-david-samson-of-nothing-personal-3220102 Today’s word of the day is ‘benjamins’ a...
MYSTERY CRATE - Episode Three Hundred - Thirty Six: The Bachelor Party Pickle
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Tony is in a small pickle about his brother's upcoming bachelor party and the craters try to help him find a way to resolve it. Jessica makes the case...
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